Department profile
LnP Beyond Legal

Construction

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


LnP Beyond Legal

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About

Provided by LnP Beyond Legal

Our team of legal and technical professionals offers comprehensive services from concept to closure in construction and engineering. With extensive knowledge and experience, we provide expert advice on a wide range of legal issues.

Our skilled lawyers are proficient in FIDIC, NEC, and JBCC contracts, as well as bespoke EPC, EPCM, D&B, DBO, and BOOT contracts and procurement methodologies. We offer a range of services to employers, contractors, and energy, mining, and infrastructure companies, including:

  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Assisting with drafting and negotiating local and international standard-form contracts related to energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. We ensure our clients’ interests are protected throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Dispute Resolution: Resolving disputes related to complex delay and disruption claims through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assisting with compliance issues related to the regulatory framework governing the construction and engineering industry.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks associated with mega projects, including risk assessments and the development of risk management strategies and contract administration.

We were awarded the Winner Award for our role in advising GED Africa on the US$200m Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project from the DRC to Zambia and a Highly Commended Award for Legal Firm of the Year at the 2024 FIDIC Contract User Awards.

Industries (3)

  • Energy
  • Natural Resources
  • Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Construction - South Africa

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

LnP Beyond Legal houses a construction practice with a visible presence in South Africa. The team advises on contractual disputes, including FIDIC and NEC contracts. The lawyers also advise on non-contentious construction mandates. The law firm represents utility entities, energy contractors and mining companies.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • LnP Beyond Legal advised Duna Africa on the operations and maintenance agreement drafting and negotiation of the Kasomeno-Mwenda toll road.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Its team of lawyers takes the time to fully articulate and explain its advice to us, sometimes in laymen’s terms so that we understand our legal position and options.

    Construction respondentGlobal
  • The firm is very responsive to our needs and we feel that we get immediate attention to pressing matters.

    Construction respondentGlobal
  • We find that the firm is quickly able to understand the intricacy of the issues and provide solid advice on how to tackle it.

    Construction respondentGlobal
  • LnP Beyond Legal has an in-depth understanding of the construction space and the applicable law.

    Construction respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Nikita Lalla
    Band 2Nikita Lalla

    Nikita Lalla

    Nikita Lalla acts for a range of industry stakeholders, including suppliers, developers and financing entities. She is particularly noted for the breadth of her expertise, which covers contract negotiations and contentious issues.
    • Nikita Lalla is a consummate professional that always goes the extra mile to ensure that we are looked after. It is a pleasure dealing with her.

      Construction respondentGlobal
    • Nikita is responsive and enthusiastic and she provides prompt and sage advice. She understands our concerns and provides solutions for these.

      Construction respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Ricardo Pillay
    Band 4Ricardo Pillay

    Ricardo Pillay

    Ricardo Pillay continues to act on both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly in the construction and development of energy projects, including contractual disputes and adjudication proceedings.

    • Ricardo Pillay is quick to respond to our needs and takes time to research the issue and provide solid advice.

      Construction respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at LnP Beyond Legal (2)

South Africa

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